Tell Me More German Version 6

by Auralog

Product Features

• German language software with more than 750 hours of learning
• Covers reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, grammar, and culture
• 3,600 exercises, organized in 35 different types of activities; 3 learning modes
• Speech recognition technology; modern, user-friendly interface
• Contains levels Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0002YAZCM
• Item model number: 6-003-123
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 2, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,638 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #57 in Software > Education & Reference > Foreign Languages > German

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Tell Me More, the world's leading software for language learning, is valued by users and teachers alike for its speech recognition technology and personalized language courses. Tell Me More now counts more than five million satisfied users worldwide. Global leading organizations have placed their trust in Tell Me More, including the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Government, the FBI, the Canadian Federal Government, EDS, BMW, Carnival Cruise Lines, Mercedes, and more.

Used everyday in more than 10,000 academic institutions, this latest version evaluates your progress as you learn, and uses your results to suggest the activities and exercises best suited to your needs, just as a teacher would. The package includes levels Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced, and contains 3,600 exercises, organized in 35 different types of activities. All the skills critical to learning German are addressed including reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, grammar, and culture. With more than 750 hours of learning, this is the most extensive offer on the market to help you learn German.

To be noticed: not Windows Vista and Windows7 compatible

750 hours of learning, divided into six workshops:

• Lesson workshop organizes activities by topic.
• Cultural workshop helps to improve your knowledge of the countries in which the language is spoken.
• Grammar and vocabulary workshops include sets of exercises linked to grammar rules, verb conjugations, and key vocabulary words (classified by either topic or level).
• Written workshop includes sets of exercises designed to help you improve your written expression.
• Oral workshop contains numerous dialogues and interactive videos focusing on both oral comprehension and expression.

Three alternative learning modes to help personalize your German learning:

• The Dynamic mode uses real-time performance analysis to tailor the German learning process to your individual needs. Evaluating your progress as you work, it adjusts your activities based on the results of your previous exercises.
• The Guided mode offers a personalized lesson structure based on your own objectives and time constraints.
• The Free-to-Roam mode allows you to select the activities and workshops of your choice, giving you the freedom to create your own German lessons.

The latest technology to help you learn German:

• State-of-the-art speech recognition technology enables you to evaluate your pronunciation, and automatically detects and corrects your errors (using S.E.T.S. technology).
• 3D animations illustrate the movements of the lips and mouth to help improve your pronunciation.
• A modern, user-friendly interface ensures effortless browsing.
• Two hours of video activities included.

Product Description

TeLL me More® German Intelligent Solution language learning software (Beginner-Intermediate-Advanced) 750 hours of German learning 3600 exercises and 35 types of activities.System Requirements:PC or Compatible Celeron® 333 MHz or equivalent Windows® 95* 98 NT4* Millenium 2000 XP 64 MB RAM (128 MB for NT4 Millenium 2000 and XP) 70 MB available on hard disk 8X CD-ROM drive or better 16-bit Windows®-compatible sound card 16-bit graphics card (800 x 600 with 65536 colors or higher) headset or speakers and microphone (free headset and microphone is included); Windows® 95 and NT4 require Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4 or more.Format: WIN 9598MENT2000XPVISTA Genre: LANGUAGE UPC: 893416001637 Manufacturer No: 6-003-123

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

95 of 98 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much more than a Cadillac, August 5, 2005

By 

Jerry E. Sullivan "drjesullivan" (Vienna, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tell Me More German Version 6 (CD-ROM)

You may have heard someone say that "Product X is the Cadillac of [insert category here]. Tell Me More German isn't just the Cadillac of German language learning software, it's the Mercedes, BMW and Porsche all rolled into one. This software may be frustrating for those who want to learn some basics before departing on a relatively brief trip overseas. If, on the other hand, you want to immerse yourself in as many aspects of German as possible to achieve both cultural and literal fluency, then search no further than this product.

How you approach Tell Me More German is the key to either a) your success, or b) your frustration. If you expect side by side translations spilling over with grammar rules as you go along, this package will not work for you. If, on the other hand, you remember the oral (aural?) and visual cues given you to learn English followed by written reinforcement, you will be far more likely to succeed. As someone who has had more than a fair share of introduction to the German language, I concede that this product might be easier for me to use. However, what I learned in German helped me immensely as I approached Tell Me More Dutch, although I didn't expect this to happen when I began using that package.

The combination of Tell Me More German's spoken analysis, use of videos, written exercises, drills, etc., are a clear indicator that this package is for serious German learners. Read the screen prompts, follow the instructions, repeat lessons when and if necessary, and you will be well on your way towards total comfort if almost any normal situation if and when you travel to German-speaking Europe.

Between the linguistic, cultural and historical information provided in this package, the cost is miniscule compared to what you would have to pay at the university level to receive the same education. I have only one recommendation: buy a high-quality headphone/microphone combination to get a more accurate interpretation of your accent. The encouragement provided by the language-recognition software is well worth it.

All-in-all, there is no question why toptenreviews.com awarded its highest honors to Tell Me More German. In fact, the only language in which Auralog has not claimed the #1 spot in language software on toptenreviews.com is Russian, and that's probably because there is no Tell Me More Russian on the Market. When there is, I am certain it will join its bretheren.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best, affordable language software out there, January 9, 2007

By 

Shimska (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tell Me More German Version 6 (CD-ROM)

I was originally set on the Rosetta Stone by name recognition only. Once I read the reviews and found TeLL me More, I decided to give this program a chance. I'm glad I did! Coming back to German after many years away, this has been a great re-introduction into the language, as well as an assessment tool to determine what my skill level is. While I would recommend it to all learners, I do think those with no language knowledge at all might have a tough time initially with word associations, but eventually, hard work should pay off.

The included headset is of sufficient quality to work with the program. I love the phonetics although the grading scale is sometines sketchy--in my opinion--I cannot always tell the difference in how I pronounce something that's graded w/full bars VS. one on which I might be graded only 3 bars. At first I was afraid I'd run through the program too quickly but after seeing the extensive exercises and still being in the beginner level, I obviously don't have to worry about that anymore.

I also like the workflow of the guided mode. So far, the only thing I would like improved is the print feature. It literally prints a screen shot of what it sees, I'd rather it be able to print the whole list of what I'm looking at so that I can easily take it with me for study.

Overall though, I'd recommend Tell me More to anyone. It's features and functionality are impressive for any price!

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This program has a wonderful layout..., August 3, 2006

By 

THe "Language Leaner" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tell Me More German Version 6 (CD-ROM)

I am so impressed with the quality of graphics and amount of information this software has!!! I has videos, pictures, native speakers reading phrases that you can use in your everyday!! This program is so amazing that you can easily check the pronunciation of every single word by a native speaker and then record and compare it with your own voice! I am blown away with this program... and the graphics are so well done (not boring boxes like in the Rosetta Stone software)! You will not regret buying this software for learning languages!!